by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Mental health
Anxiety and anxiety disorders Anxiety, a very common word that you come across, simply means a reaction to a situation manifested by fear, dread, and uneasiness. It can cause sweating, restlessness, nervous tension, and a rapid heartbeat. It can be a normal reaction...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Mental health
Knowing and noticing signs and symptoms of mental stress is the first step toward taking action for treating and managing stress. If you find that stress is affecting your daily life, you should seek professional help. A psychiatrist can advise and help through...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Mental health
What is mental stress? Definition Stress is a mood that comes from emotional or physical strain. It can arise from an incident or an idea that upsets, annoys, or makes you anxious. It is the body’s natural defense against danger. It can come from the work place, or...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Mental health
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Definition Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a counseling treatment for mental and sleep disorders, is a psychotherapeutic approach to cure patients with mental disorders. It is being used with much success to treat anxiety,...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Mental health
Psychotherapy, also referred to as therapy, is the branch of medicine that doesn’t make use of medicines though medication is frequently used along with it. In mild cases of mental disorders such as depression and anxiety, it works wonders when used alone. In moderate...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Mental health
Treating depression with medication is a long time affair. There are some natural remedies options that really work, which you could try by yourself at home. They will enhance the therapeutic effect of your medicines by improving your symptoms and also shorten the...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Mental health
Depression and weight changes often coexist. Most often mental disorders like depression and anxiety affect not just your mood but can result in changes in your body weight. Some people experience weight gain (and even obesity) while some people with depression suffer...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Mental health
If you are a patient of depression or/and are on antidepressants, it is best to avoid alcohol altogether. There are two reasons that associate alcohol and depression. Regular excessive drinking (including binge drinking) leads to depression. This is called...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Mental health
After a bout of binge drinking, you experience certain symptoms that are collectively called the hangover. Most hangovers resolve on their own but some can last for up to 24 hours. Its symptoms typically begin after the level of alcohol in the blood has dropped to nil...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Mental health
There are some usual and unusual accepted remedies that really work in a natural manner to alleviate your depression symptoms. They are effective in both young and elderly and should be seriously taken up. Besides taking help for your clinical depression with the...